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'''Sullurupeta''' is a town in [[Tirupati district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is a municipality and also the mandal headquarters of [[Sullurpeta mandal]] in [[Sullurupeta revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Revenue Setup|url=http://nellore.ap.nic.in/revenue.htm|website=Official website of Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=10 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sullurpet to get facelift at Rs 12 crore|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article1401754.ece|access-date=10 June 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=31 December 2015|location=Nellore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/mandals/ | title= Tirupati district | work= About District > Administrative Setup > Mandals |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 8 October 2023}}</ref> It serves as a gateway to [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]] at [[Sriharikota]].
'''Sullurupeta''' is a town in [[Tirupati district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is a [[municipality]] and the headquarters of [[Sullurpeta mandal]] and [[Sullurupeta revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Revenue Setup|url=http://nellore.ap.nic.in/revenue.htm|website=Official website of Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District|publisher=National Informatics Centre|access-date=10 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sullurpet to get facelift at Rs 12 crore|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article1401754.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610091721/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article1401754.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 June 2015|access-date=10 June 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=31 December 2015|location=Nellore}}</ref> It serves as a gateway to [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre|Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC)]] at Sriharikota.
 
==History==
Tirupati district was formed on 4 April 2022 with parts of [[Chittoor district|Chittoor]] and [[Nellore district|Nellore]] districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/history/ | title= Tirupati District | work= About District > History |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 9 October 2023}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Sullurupeta is located about 90&nbsp;km south of Nellore, 77&nbsp;km east of Tirupati and about 83&nbsp;km north of [[Chennai]], Tamilnadu. It is 16&nbsp;km west of the world famous ISRO island Sriharikota from where the Indian rockets are launched. The Pulicat lake separates Sullurpeta and Sriharikota. It has an average elevation of 11 meters (36&nbsp;feet).{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} <ref>{{citation |url=https://www.areaprofiler.gov.in/aboutUsIntgeratedPES.do?stateCode=28&lbCode=5741&languageId=1|title= Layout Page - Sullurpeta Mandal Panchayat }}</ref>
Sullurupeta is located about 77&nbsp;km east of Tirupati, 90&nbsp;km south of Nellore and about 83&nbsp;km north of [[Chennai]], Tamilnadu. It is 16&nbsp;km west of the world-famous ISRO island Sriharikota, where the Indian rockets are launched. The Pulicat lake separates Sullurupeta and Sriharikota. It has an average elevation of 11 meters (36&nbsp;feet).{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} <ref>{{citation |url=https://www.areaprofiler.gov.in/aboutUsIntgeratedPES.do?stateCode=28&lbCode=5741&languageId=1|title= Layout Page - Sullurpeta Mandal Panchayat }}</ref>
 
==Nearby educational institutions==
The following insitutions are located nearby:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://engineering.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-engineering-colleges-in-sullurupeta|title=Sullurpeta Educational Institutes|access-date=17 September 2019}}</ref>


* Gokula Krishna College of Engineering, Sullurpeta
==Nearby educational institutions==
* Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Sullurpeta
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* Gokula Krishna College of Engineering, Sullurpeta<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.careers360.com/colleges/gokula-krishna-college-of-engineering-nellore|title=Gokula Krishna College of Engineering, Nellore: Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking|access-date=14 January 2026}}</ref>
* [[Priyadarshini College of Engineering]], Sullurpeta<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.careers360.com/colleges/priyadarshini-college-of-engineering-sullurpet|title=Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Sullurpet: Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking|access-date=14 January 2026}}</ref>


==Attractions==
==Attractions==
* [[Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple]], the Hindu Goddess deity has 400 years of history here and is located 1.5&nbsp;km south of the Sullurpeta bus stand and north of the Kalangi river<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spsnellore.ap.gov.in/religious-tourism |title=Religious Tourism, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Government of Andhra Pradesh,India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tms.ap.gov.in/cpaspt/cnt/about-temple |title=About Temple,Temple Info, CPASPT}}</ref>
* [[Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple]], the Hindu Goddess deity has 400 years of history here and is located 1.5&nbsp;km south of the Sullurupeta bus stand and north of the Kalangi river<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spsnellore.ap.gov.in/religious-tourism |title=Religious Tourism, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Government of Andhra Pradesh, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tms.ap.gov.in/cpaspt/cnt/about-temple |title=About Temple, Temple Info, CPASPT}}</ref>
*[[Pulicat Lake]] which lies to the east is a famous Bird Sanctuary attracting migratory Birds most notably Flamingos, Pelicans and Storks.The area forming the sanctuary is under the administration of Tamil Nadu Forest Department and Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/a-treat-for-bird-watchers-at-pulicat/article26064491.ece|title=A treat for bird watchers at Pulicat|work=The Hindu|access-date=19 September 2019}}</ref>
*[[Pulicat Lake]] which lies to the east is a bird sanctuary attracting migratory birds, most notably flamingos, pelicans and storks.The area forming the sanctuary is under the administration of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and Tamil Nadu Forest Department.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/a-treat-for-bird-watchers-at-pulicat/article26064491.ece|title=A treat for bird watchers at Pulicat|work=The Hindu|access-date=19 September 2019}}</ref>
* [[Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary]] is located at 21.6&nbsp;km far and is about 25min journey. It is famous for Greater Flamingos, Pelicans, Sea Gulls, Egrets, Herons, a wide variety of ducks and Kites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wildtrails.in/nelapattu-bird-sanctuary/|title=Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary - WildTrails Recent Sightings|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/Welcome-migratory-birds/article13387348.ece|title=Welcome, migratory birds|work=The Hindu|access-date=18 October 2016}}</ref>
* [[Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary]] is located at 21.6&nbsp;km far and is about 25min journey. It is famous for greater flamingos, pelicans, sea gulls, egrets, herons, a wide variety of ducks and kites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wildtrails.in/nelapattu-bird-sanctuary/|title=Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary - WildTrails Recent Sightings|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/Welcome-migratory-birds/article13387348.ece|title=Welcome, migratory birds|work=The Hindu|access-date=18 October 2016}}</ref>
* [[Ubbalamadugu Falls]] is located at 33.8&nbsp;km far and is about 1hour journey
* [[Ubbalamadugu Falls]] is located at 33.8&nbsp;km far and is about 1hour journey


== Cinema ==
== Cinema ==
V Epiq in Sullurpeta is the Asia's largest and world third largest cinema screen. it is 106 feet width and has 670 seating capacity. the complex will have two more screens with 170 seats each. One of them will have Dolby Atmos advanced 3D surround sound with woofers fixed to every seat for a more mind-blowing experience. Apart from this, there will be an all-terrain vehicle track for the entertainment of the visitors. cost is Rs 80 crores and in seven and a half acres.<ref>{{cite news|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/indias-largest-movie-screen-launched-at-sullurpet-in-andhra-pradesh/article29287897.ece|title=India's largest movie screen launched at Andhra Pradesh's Sullurpeta
V Epiq in Sullurupeta is Asia's second largest and world's fourth largest cinema screen. it is 106 feet wide and has 670 seating capacity. This complex will have two more screens with 170 seats each. One of them will have Dolby Atmos advanced 3D surround sound with woofers fixed to every seat for a more mind-blowing experience. Apart from this, there will be an all-terrain vehicle track for the entertainment of the visitors. cost is Rs 80 crores and in seven and a half acres.<ref>{{cite news|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/indias-largest-movie-screen-launched-at-sullurpet-in-andhra-pradesh/article29287897.ece|title=India's largest movie screen launched at Andhra Pradesh's Sullurpeta
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], Sullurupeta had a population of 27,504. The total population constitute, 12,955 males and 14,549 females —a sex ratio of 1123 females per 1000 males. 2,612 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,330 are boys and 1,282 are girls —a ratio of 964 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 83.64% with 20,819 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Literacy of AP (Census 2011)|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/AP%20State%20Statistical%20Abstract%20May%202014/2%20AP%20Demography.pdf|publisher=Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government|access-date=16 September 2014|page=43}}</ref>
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], Sullurupeta municipality had a population of 45,782. The total population constitute, 22,062 males and 23,720 females —a sex ratio of 1123 females per 1000 males. 2,612 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,330 are boys and 1,282 are girls —a ratio of 964 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 83.64% with 20,819 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%. People can speak and understand [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] languages fluently due to the town's close proximity to the border of the [[Tamilnadu]] state.<ref name=population /><ref>{{cite web|title=Literacy of AP (Census 2011)|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/AP%20State%20Statistical%20Abstract%20May%202014/2%20AP%20Demography.pdf|publisher=Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government|access-date=16 September 2014|page=43}}</ref>


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[Tirupati district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Tirupati district]]
* [[Sullurpeta mandal]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:12, 24 March 2026


Sullurupeta
Town
Sullurupeta Bus Station
Sullurupeta Bus Station
Sullurupeta is located in Andhra Pradesh
Sullurupeta
Sullurupeta
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 13°42′00″N 80°01′05″E / 13.700°N 80.018°E / 13.700; 80.018
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictTirupati
Revenue divisionSullurupeta
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodySullurpeta municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total16.04 km2 (6.19 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total27,504
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
524 121
Vehicle registrationAP 26

Sullurupeta is a town in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Sullurpeta mandal and Sullurupeta revenue division.[3][4] It serves as a gateway to Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC) at Sriharikota.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Sullurupeta is located about 77 km east of Tirupati, 90 km south of Nellore and about 83 km north of Chennai, Tamilnadu. It is 16 km west of the world-famous ISRO island Sriharikota, where the Indian rockets are launched. The Pulicat lake separates Sullurupeta and Sriharikota. It has an average elevation of 11 meters (36 feet).[citation needed] [5]

Nearby educational institutions[edit | edit source]

Attractions[edit | edit source]

  • Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple, the Hindu Goddess deity has 400 years of history here and is located 1.5 km south of the Sullurupeta bus stand and north of the Kalangi river[8][9]
  • Pulicat Lake which lies to the east is a bird sanctuary attracting migratory birds, most notably flamingos, pelicans and storks.The area forming the sanctuary is under the administration of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and Tamil Nadu Forest Department.[10]
  • Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located at 21.6 km far and is about 25min journey. It is famous for greater flamingos, pelicans, sea gulls, egrets, herons, a wide variety of ducks and kites.[11][12]
  • Ubbalamadugu Falls is located at 33.8 km far and is about 1hour journey

Cinema[edit | edit source]

V Epiq in Sullurupeta is Asia's second largest and world's fourth largest cinema screen. it is 106 feet wide and has 670 seating capacity. This complex will have two more screens with 170 seats each. One of them will have Dolby Atmos advanced 3D surround sound with woofers fixed to every seat for a more mind-blowing experience. Apart from this, there will be an all-terrain vehicle track for the entertainment of the visitors. cost is Rs 80 crores and in seven and a half acres.[13]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 Census of India, Sullurupeta municipality had a population of 45,782. The total population constitute, 22,062 males and 23,720 females —a sex ratio of 1123 females per 1000 males. 2,612 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,330 are boys and 1,282 are girls —a ratio of 964 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 83.64% with 20,819 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%. People can speak and understand Telugu and Tamil languages fluently due to the town's close proximity to the border of the Tamilnadu state.[2][14]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "District Census Handbook - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore" (PDF). Census of India. p. 25,26,56. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Revenue Setup". Official website of Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District. National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Sullurpet to get facelift at Rs 12 crore". The New Indian Express. Nellore. 31 December 2015. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. ↑ Layout Page - Sullurpeta Mandal Panchayat
  6. ↑ "Gokula Krishna College of Engineering, Nellore: Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking". Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Sullurpet: Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking". Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Religious Tourism, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Government of Andhra Pradesh, India".
  9. ↑ "About Temple, Temple Info, CPASPT".
  10. ↑ "A treat for bird watchers at Pulicat". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  11. ↑ "Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary - WildTrails Recent Sightings". Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  12. ↑ "Welcome, migratory birds". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "India's largest movie screen launched at Andhra Pradesh's Sullurpeta". The Hindu.
  14. ↑ "Literacy of AP (Census 2011)" (PDF). Official Portal of Andhra Pradesh Government. p. 43. Retrieved 16 September 2014.


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